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Antique Book 1756 - “Nouvelles Observations sur le Jardinage et l’Art de Planter” - Paris - Gold Embossed Leather Strap
Description:
Very rare 18th century French work about Garden Art, Botany and Plant Science.
Title: Nouvelles Observations Physiques et Pratiques sur le Jardinage et l’Art de Planter, avec le Calendrier des Jardiniers.
Third volume (Tome III) of the French edition, translated from the English work of Richard Bradley (1688–1732) - one of England\'s greatest early botanists and gardeners.
Printed in Paris in 1756 (MDCCLVI) at Paulus Dumesnil, Nyon and Siméon-Prosper Hardy - with Royal Printing Permit (Avec Approbation & Privilège du Roy).
The book contains practical information on plant cultivation, tree and fruit care, on the cultivation of exotic plants (e.g. coffee, bananas, oranges), as well as the famous \"Calendrier des Jardiniers\" - a garden calendar for the whole year.
Details:
Title: Nouvelles Observations Physiques et Pratiques sur le Jardinage et l’Art de Planter
Band: Tome III
Release Year: 1756 (MDCCLVI)
Location: Paris
Publishers: Paulus Dumesnil / Nyon / Siméon-Prosper Hardy
Language : French
Format: Approx. 20 × 12 cm (in-8°)
Number of Pages: Approx. 320
Binding: Original full leather with rich gold plated back and 5 frets
Decor: Floral Gold Embossing, Marbled Headers, Red Book Cut
Weight: about 500g
Condition:
Original cover with age related wear, discoloration and small blemishes.
Gold embossing on the back in very good condition.
Clean inside, tightly bound, paper slightly browned, Overall very good condition for the age (over 265 years old!).
Special Features:
✅ Original 18th Century Edition
✅ Ornate leather cover with gold ornaments
✅ Includes the historic Calendrier des Jardiniers
✅ An authentic collectible for lovers of old garden literature and botany
